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Malware Analyst/Reverse Engineer

Set of X logoSet of X
TypeFull-time
SenioritySenior
Salary$150,000–$180,000
LocationAnnapolis Junction, MD
Posted11/10/2026
Engineering

All positions require an active clearance.

WE ARE HIRING OWNERS

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership

Because who you work with matters.
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Required Skills:

  • Experience using industry standard static and dynamic analysis tools, including disassemblers, debuggers, virtual machines, and hex editors
  • Experience in a scripting language such as Python or JavaScript
  • Experience with development or reverse engineering of Windows API targets
  • Experience with vulnerability research and exploitation methodologies such as fuzzing, shellcode, and leveraging memory corruption vulnerabilities
  • Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis to identify malware exploits
  • Ability to analyze shellcode, packed or obfuscated code, and the associated algorithms, and capture and interpret traces using Wireshark
  • Ability to read C, C++, C#, Go, Java, JavaScript, Python, or Rust

Desired Skills:

  • Ability to read C, C++, and Python
  • GREM Certification
  • OSED or OSEE Certification

 Eduction/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in malware reverse engineering, Master's degree and 3+ years of experience in malware reverse engineering or 8+ years of experience in malware reverse engineering in lieu of a degree

Clearance:
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required

Total Compensation Package 

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including: 

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones. 
  • 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay. 
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge. 
  • Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech. 
  • Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships.  Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free. 

For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab. 
Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000

Additional Perks and Benefits 

  • Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together. 
  • Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value! 
  • Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services. 
  • Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best! 
  • Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus. 
  • Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral. 

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Set of X

Join the Set of X!

Assembling a set of the industry’s top technical talent and delivering this high-caliber team through engineering services to our U.S. Government customers’ most critical missions. Creating an exceptional place to work as an employee-focused company. Partnering with the industry’s best prime contractors to achieve common goals. Join the Set of X!

Private company
Founded2019
HQFulton, United States
Size
Unlock human wisdom
ThesisTermsPrivacy
11–50 employees
IndustrySoftware Development
Tech stackjenkins, openwrt, redis, visual-studio-code, pylint, neo4j, fedora, jupyter, serverless, c10

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